DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs X-T30 IIvs Nikon Zfc
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
From £379
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
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Which should you buy?
Vloggers, Travellers & Content Creators — DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023): A 1-inch sensor on a 3-axis gimbal in a palm-sized body — the Osmo Pocket 3 makes cinematic stabilised footage as simple as pressing record.
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
Who should buy what
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
- You travel and want cinema-quality stabilised video in your pocket
- You vlog solo and need reliable automatic subject tracking
- You want significantly better image quality than a smartphone gimbal
X-T30 II (2021)
- You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
- You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
- You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
- You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
- You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package
Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the dji osmo pocket 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) | X-T30 II (2021) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £499 | £799 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 26.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g | 383g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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